zek HYDRO Edition June 2019

Reliable and innovative monitoring of accumulator systems in the hydropower industry

Hydropower plants make a vital contribution to the supply of sustainable energy. HYDAC, one of the leading companies in fluid power, hydraulics, process technology and electronics, also proves its expertise in the hydropower industry. HYDAC provides optimal plant safety for every hydropower plant with its self-developed range of accumulator and sensor solutions.

These accumulator solutions for the hydropower industry focus on safety-related components. It is vital that electromechanical component manufacturers and hydropower plant operators pay special attention to these solutions. When a functioning bladder or piston accumulator system is supported by the right monitoring system, shut-off valves (butterfly valves, ball valves or cone valves) and turbines (guide vanes, nozzles, deflectors, runners)